postgraduate

  1. R

    Missed A level requirement, but have Uni and GDL requirements

    Hello! Feeling stressed by A-level requirements as a bachelors and GDL graduate. I got a BBB at A-levels, back in 2018. I have since got a high 2:1 (non law) at a RG uni and a distinction in the GDL. Most firms I'm interested in have an AAB requirement - can I still apply? I also have a 6...
  2. J

    Worried about academics

    Hi all, I just graduated from a RG University with a low 2.1 overall in history and politics. I worked as an estate agent during the second half of my second year and the first half of my third year. Since this February, I have been working at a top 35 firm as an admin in the commercial real...
  3. BristolGrad1567

    Petition for an increase to Student Finance 2023/24

    My friend has written the petition below for increased student finance for the next academic year. She needs five signatures for the petition to go live. I would really appreciate it if people would sign as a 2.8% increase in finance next year puts a lot of people, including me, in a scary...
  4. E

    Overseas graduate + UK LLM: Do I have any chance of getting a Vacation Scheme?

    Hi! I am posting here because I am hoping to get honest opinions on my chances of getting a Vacation Scheme in London this year. Being a bit of an outsider, it is quite hard for me to estimate whether it is worth the effort at all. Also quite hard to figure out how my education would be...
  5. FutureCity

    LLM - Personal Statement

    Hello, I am considering applying for part-time LLM programs in London. I was wondering if anyone has gone through the process and could share recommendations/advice. Also, any sample LLM Personal Statements that I can review? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
  6. Hazal

    Opinion on the word "postgraduate"

    I've always taken it for granted that law firms recruit from students and graduates alike and most generally do. However, as I look into other, maybe smaller firms, I've realised that whether or not they take graduates isn't as obvious anymore. For example, see Sullivan & Cromwell's wording...

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